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Rob Adams ‘81
Jim Adduci ‘77
Anthony Albano ‘01
Jerry Aguiar ’73
Al Albanese
Robert Alberts ’85
Bob Andrews ’64
Jim Antos (Honorary)
Mary Kay Arnold
Joe Augustyn
Marty Auz ’66
Bob Baader
Kevin Badke ’98
Eileen Barkowski
Betty Barton
Mike Barton ’60
Terry Barton ’69
Joe Bergmann (Honorary)
Denis Bergstedt
Walter Berkowicz
Marty Berry ’64
Joe Bettinardi ’83
Dennis Beuke ’64**
Tom Billish ’64
Kirk Bosi
Terry Bowen ’72
Tom Broderick ’78
Brian Bulkley ’78
Dr. Kevin Burns
Tony Byrnes ’71
Louis & Ruth Cainkar
Jim Cannon ’63
Jim Capraro ’68
Marta Carbol
Brian Carey ’99**
Shirley Cari
Jack Carlson
Tom Carmody ’69*
Br. E. Owen Carty
Br. Daniel Casey ’69
Jeanne Casey
Jim Casey ’70
Pat Cassidy
Joseph Ceh ’60
Br. Kenneth Chapman
Joseph Chocola
Bill Chromizky ’73
Jerry Cismoski ’66
Harry Clingen
Ed Coglan ’86
Br. J. M. Coleman
Dave Collins ’66
Jo Anne Collins
Br. Tom Collins (Honorary)
Pat Condon ’66
Br. Edmund Corrigan
Brian Coughlin ’75
Kevin Cronin ’69
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Brother Rice High School is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Luke Nolan as a Special Education Teacher in the school’s Mount Sion Inclusion Program beginning this upcoming school year.
Mr. Nolan will join Mrs. Mary Erdmann, Director of Special Education, as the Mount Sion Program continues to expand in both enrollment and impact. With the program growing to three classes and serving 12 total students, Brother Rice remains committed to maintaining a small student-to-faculty ratio that allows for […]
Patrick McGowan and Fr. Kevin Gregus join the Brother Rice community, deepening the school’s commitment to faith formation in the Edmund Rice tradition.
Brother Rice High School • June 2026
At Brother Rice, faith has never been an afterthought. It is woven into the rhythm of school life: the morning prayer that opens each day, the retreats that mark each year, and the call embedded in the school’s founding mission to form young men who Act Manfully in Christ Jesus. This fall, that commitment takes on new shape with the addition of two leaders who will carry […]
Brother Rice High School has announced a significant evolution in its leadership structure, transitioning from a traditional President–Principal model to a Head of School framework, effective July 1, 2026. The change, developed over the past year by President Mark Donahue and the school’s Board of Directors, reflects Brother Rice’s commitment to long-term institutional strength, specialized student support, and faithful stewardship of the Edmund Rice tradition.
Under the new structure, Donahue will serve as Head of School, providing unified leadership across all aspects of the institution. He will be supported by three Deans and an Athletic Director, each holding […]
Brother Rice High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Brady Kreiter as the new head coach of the Crusaders golf program. Kreiter brings coaching experience, instructional expertise, and a passion for developing young athletes to the storied Brother Rice athletic department.
A native of Brimfield, Illinois, Kreiter spent two years as the golf coach at Knox College, where he led the Prairie Fire program and mentored student-athletes at the collegiate level. His experience in college athletics provides valuable insight into the skills and preparation necessary for players looking to compete beyond high school.
After […]
Brother Rice High School is proud to announce the appointment of Patryk Kibler as the next Head Coach of the Crusader Soccer Program, effective immediately.
Coach Kibler brings a strong and diverse background in soccer, with experience at the high school, collegiate, club, and private training levels. He currently serves as Director of High School Boys and Head Coach with the La Grange Celtics, where he oversees U13–U18 programming, leads long-term player development, mentors coaches, and establishes clear standards for competitive excellence. In addition, he has collegiate coaching experience as an Assistant […]
Reflections from Geneva: ERI Training: A Journey of Advocacy and Transformation
By Mike Dolan – Brother Rice Chicago, IL & Liz Mwangi – Rueben Centre Nairobi, Kenya
Our journey to Geneva began with a spirit of curiosity and anticipation. Though many of us arrived unsure of what to expect, we were united by a shared sense of purpose and a deep desire to grow as advocates. That very first evening, over our welcome dinner, connections began to take root. Sharing names, stories, and the diverse experiences that had led us here, we started forming a community grounded in openness, respect, and […]
Chicago, IL – July 8, 2025 –Brother Rice High School announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
“Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Brother Rice High School a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Principal Bob Alberts, “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf […]
